"Why should we invest in downtown?" Great question! The Old Town area is an important and worthwhile investment in the economic health and quality of life in your community.

Downtown is a symbol of community economic health, local quality of life, pride, and community history. These are all factors in industrial,
commercial and professional recruitment.

A vital Downtown retains and creates jobs, which also means a stronger tax base. Long-term revitalization establishes capable businesses that
use public services and provide tax revenues for the community.

Downtown is also a good incubator for new small businesses – the building blocks of a healthy economy. Strip centers and malls are often too
expensive for new entrepreneurs.

A vital Downtown area reduces sprawl by concentrating retail in one area and uses community resources wisely, such as infrastructure, tax
dollars and land.

The traditional commercial district is an ideal location for independent businesses, which in turn:

Keep profits in town. Chain businesses send profits out of town.

Supports local families with family-owned businesses.

Supports local community projects, such as ball teams and schools.

Provide an extremely stable economic foundation, as opposed to a few large businesses and chains with no ties to stay in the
community.

A revitalized Downtown increases the community’s options for goods and services: whether for basic staples, like clothing, food and
professional services or less traditional function such as housing and entertainment.

Many Downtown districts become tourist attractions by virtue of the character of buildings, location, selection of
unique businesses, and events held there.

News

Portneuf Valley Farmers Market Now Open!

The premier farmers market in our area is now open from 9am to 1pm every
Saturday through October 26. The Market is also open every Wednesday from May 22 to Aug 28 from 5-8pm in conjunction with Revive @ 5. Located at the Old Town Pavilion, 420 N. Main St.

KIND Community Kick-Off Celebration

September 16!

LET'S
CELEBRATE KINDNESS! Kind Community's 5th Annual Kick-Off to KIND WEEK is on Monday September 16! We invite you to join us at the FREE, family-friendly community street festival in Old Town Pocatello
from the Center Street Underpass to Main Street.

First Friday Art
Walk

October 4!

The October First Friday Art Walk
will be held in locations throughout Old Town on Friday October 4. The festivities will begin at 5pm and will include local and regional art, live music, food, wine tasting and
more. Plan now to come stroll through Old Town and enjoy the charm of our monthly Art Walk!

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